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Administration
Administrative head of the county, responsible for properly administering the county's affairs.
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Assessor's Office
Discovers, lists and values all taxable property, both real and personal, for ad valorem tax purposes.
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Attorney's Office
Promotes justice, public safety and effective government by prosecuting crime, protecting the vulnerable and representing Rice County with effective leadership.
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Community Corrections
Works with criminal justice system stakeholders, schools, victim and youth service agencies, Social Services and community groups to address the characteristics of offenders that lead to recidivism.
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County Coroner
Provides death investigative services for deaths that occur in the county. Assists families, law enforcement agencies and the legal system by determining the cause and manner of death.
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Court Administration
Supports a full range of court operations for the District Court. Processes and manages all court records and files; provides services to the public, other county offices and the judiciary. Processes and calendars cases through the court system; collection and disbursement of fines, fees and restitution, and safeguarding all court ordered trusts.
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Economic Development
Promotes programs, policies and activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in the county.
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Elections
Administers elections and ensures compliance with applicable statutes.
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Employment
Information on employment with Rice County.
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Environmental Services
Provides solution-oriented services and standards that facilitate development and growth of the local economy; reduce and manage waste; and protect and enhance the quality of life and environment.
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Extension: University of Minnesota
Connects agricultural-based education and research to the needs of residents and communities in Rice County.
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Finance
Serves the financial and ditch drainage needs of the county's stakeholders.
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Highway
Constructs and maintains a system of highways and bridges, facilitating the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the county.
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Housing
Administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
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Guardianship Services
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Human Resources
Responsible for employee services.
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Information Technology
Delivers technology services and innovative solutions to Rice County.
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Parks & Facilities
Plans, manages and conducts the physical operation, maintenance and capital renewal of county buildings, parks and other facilities.
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Property Taxes
Calculates rates, and prepares tax information, tax statements and Truth in Taxation notices.
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Public Health
Assures that the health of the county's residents is protected, maintained and enhanced.
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Recorder's Office
The custodian of all Rice County property and vital statistic records.
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Sheriff's Office
Provides law enforcement protection and service, operates and maintains a detention facility, acts as officers of the court, provides courthouse security and prisoner conveyance, directs emergency management, conducts search and rescue operations and oversees recreational education and enforcement.
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Social Services
Provides community supported social services and financial assistance for eligible people to promote their dignity and independence.
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Solid Waste Facility
Provides a place for Rice County residents and businesses to dispose of waste generated in an environmentally safe manner.
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Veterans Services
Supports and assists veterans and their dependents.
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Sara Folsted
County AdministratorPhone: 507-332-6100
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Shari Noll
Administrative CoordinatorPhone: 507-332-6099
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Administration
Physical Address
Rice County Government Services Building
320 Third St. NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6100Fax: 507-333-3848